Analytical Chemist – Flavor & Fragrance Research

Analytical Chemist – Flavor & Fragrance Research

On-Board Services is hiring an Analytical Chemist – Flavor & Fragrance Research in Union Beach, NJ. For immediate consideration please send your resume to  Subject Line:
Position Title and State you are located.

About Us:

On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:

Title:

Analytical Chemist – Flavor & Fragrance Research Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need

Job Location:

Union Beach, NJ Shift: 1st Shift Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO Compensation: $32-$39/HR Responsibilities

• Execute complex technical work under the general direction of technical management
• Perform isolation and concentration of flavor compounds from food and beverage products using techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction (LLE), distillation, and headspace collection methods including SPME
• Acquire, analyze, and develop interpretation skills for chromatographic data using GC-MS, HPLC, and LC-MS
• Document and maintain analytical data generated from flavor research projects
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure the lab remains organized, functional, and compliant with safety standards
• Interpret and analyze experimental results, identify issues or anomalies, and recommend next steps based on findings
• Contribute to work planning, daily workflow management, and continuous improvement of analytical methods

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related scientific field required
• Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
• 1–2 years of experience in a wet chemistry laboratory
• Familiarity with or interest in analytical separation techniques and laboratory instrumentation
• Familiarity with or interest in the flavor and fragrance industry
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while conducting experiments, technical operations, and analytical projects
• Strong ability to recognize unexpected or erroneous results, interpret findings, and recommend next steps or alternative approaches
• Experience adapting methodologies to support current research and project needs preferred

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. JD# 25-01001 INDOJ